Confusion about the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections claims warranted giving an employee an extension of time, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article, HR salaries in major cities; employers' role in reskilling employees; and more. » more »
A union group plans to use the upcoming national inquiry into s-xual harassment to call for legislative changes that place stronger prevention obligations on employers. » more »
Employers should be legally required to consult with workers and trade unions before introducing major technological change, according to a Senate committee that also recommends regulatory overhauls for labour hire and gig work. » more »
Employers should start preparing immediately for the risks and opportunities posed by the casual conversion clause that will soon be included in all modern awards, according to a legal expert. » more »
A rejected appeal in a long-running case effectively clears casual employees to "double dip" on entitlements and requires urgent legislative change, authorities say. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has rejected employer requests to amend the casual conversion clause set to come into effect in most modern awards on 1 October, but it has provided some important clarification on how it operates. Also in this article, most LGBTIQ+ employees remain closeted at work, lowering job satisfaction and wellbeing; tattoo discrimination is a thing of the past; internal promotions lack rigour; and more. » more »
A new national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment is "long overdue" and will shine a spotlight on HR's prevention efforts. Also in this article, what's known so far about the PageUp data breach risks; research on job insecurity; another state gets labour hire licensing; and more. » more »
The extent to which individuals, including HR professionals, may be found personally liable for workplace breaches continues to expand and change under Australian law. In this webcast a workplace lawyer discusses individual liability issues, including accessorial liability under the Fair Work Act; personal liability under anti-discrimination and adverse action provisions; and much more. » more »
This week's roll-out of Europe's new data laws should prompt Australian HR professionals to consider how they're storing and using personal information, according to compliance and technology experts. » more »
The Australian Industry Group is calling for five "modest and sensible" changes to the Fair Work Act to boost productivity and competitiveness, in response to the ACTU's recent proposals for increasing workers' pay. » more »
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